Consider the two Lewis structures for the molecule SO_2. Which interpretation of
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Consider the two Lewis structures for the molecule SO_2. Which interpretation of the molecule's structure is the most accurate? Why? A Lewis structure with resonance. A Lewis structure with two double bonds. The structure with two double bonds is better because it reduces the formal charges across the molecule. The structure with resonance is better because the use of of resonance allows for the distribution of the formal charges, thereby stabilizing the molecule. It cannot be determined which structure is better because the formal charges in each structure result in an overall neutral charge. The structure with resonance is better because the structure with two double bonds violates the octet rule.Explanation / Answer
Structures with resonance always are better. For example, the structure with resonance of the benzene is better than the structure with three triple bonds.
Answer: The second choice (from up to down): Option 1, the structure with resonances is better because...........